Acts of kindness to mark 9/11

[cnn-photo-caption image=http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/US/09/11/911.day/art.bullhorn.gi.jpg caption="Last year, New Yorkers paused for a moment of silence to remember terror victims."]

Jay S. Winuk
Special to CNN

The eighth anniversary of the attacks of September 11 raises a compelling question for millions of Americans: How should we best observe this uniquely tragic day in our nation's history?

Surely, it should not be a holiday. This is no time for days off from work and three-day weekends to enjoy barbeques and white sales.

No, September 11 is a day for reflection, and its historical and emotional significance should not lessen with time or be diminished in any way. It is a day to focus on the substantial lessons learned.

I'm a 9/11 family member. My brave brother, Glenn J. Winuk, was a partner at a large law firm, Holland & Knight, located two blocks from the World Trade Center.

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